Archive · 19 May 2025
Musk's Political Fade: Trump Silence and GOP's Shifting Stance
Elon Musk, once a prominent figure, seems to have lost favor with some Republicans, including Donald Trump.
Trump hasn't mentioned Musk on social media since April.
Anonymous GOP sources believe Musk is no longer relevant.
They cite his perceived failures, such as his involvement in the Wisconsin judge election.
However, Musk has stated DOGE, is a lasting concept that won't disappear, even if he steps back.
The press secretary stated that the work of DOGE will go on and that the employees are still embedded in the agencies.
One GSA employee said that the chaos will continue and that nothing will change.
Donald Trump hasn't posted about Elon Musk since early April, according to Politico.
GOP insiders claim Musk is no longer favored, saying he is "finished, done, gone."
Musk accompanied Trump to Saudi Arabia alongside other tech leaders for business meetings.
A GOP operative stated Musk's actions, such as in the Wisconsin judge election, are seen as offensive and ineffective.
Musk compared his influence to Buddhism, suggesting DOGE's impact will persist even with his shifting focus.
- Who
- Elon Musk and Donald Trump
- What
- Elon Musk's decline in influence and favorability.
- When
- Since early April
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Because he is seen as a failure by some GOP insiders.
- Last Trump Post
- Early April
- Source of Information
- Politico Report
- Cited Example of Failure
- Wisconsin Judge Election
- Musk's philosophical concept
- DOGE
- Government Agency mentioned
- GSA